Available positions at the DMC: Independent Commissioner

The DMC is seeking a Independent Commissioner. Please see details below. Applications to dm@dmcommission.com.

Independent
Commissioner

Location: London

Approximately
7-10 days pa.

Competitive
Salary: plus reasonable expenses

Closing
Date end 2019

The Direct Marketing
Commission (DMC) is the body which oversees and enforces the Data &
Marketing Association (DMA)’s Code. The Code and DMC are there to give
effective protection to recipients, users and practitioners of the data driven
marketing sector. It aims to ensure companies observe the highest standards of
integrity and trade fairly with their customers and with each other. This is achieved by investigating complaints
and identifying trends in data driven marketing that might raise issues for
consumers and the sector. The DMA are looking to appoint a new Independent Commissioner as the
current incumbent’s term is due to expire.
The term would be for three years, renewable once.

Historically the DMC has
adjudicated against complaints about DMA members but will have an extended
remit in support of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) with complaints
by consumers in relation to data and in particular Legitimate Interest and
related matters.

The Independent
Commissioner will need to have experience in a senior strategic role within
regulation or governance, and to have a broad understanding of regulatory
principles, process and practice, and ideally have a legal background.

Duties

The
Independent Commissioner will be expected to attend a minimum of four meetings
a year held at the DMA’s offices, attend adjudications, and review and process
case and other paperwork relating to these meetings.

The
Independent Commissioner will also be expected to represent the DMC at DMA
meetings and other events and meetings as required.

Qualities

Sound judgement and analytical skills

Ability to digest and make good sense of
complex cases

Ability to understand the legal context
in which an adjudication is required